The Best Hotels with Water Parks for Children in Cancún
Cancún and the Riviera Maya, located on Mexico’s eastern coast, are top destinations for those looking for a beach getaway. Beyond their stunning white-sand beaches, the area also offers several hotels with water parks, perfect for family fun both in Cancún and at some of the most popular resorts in the Riviera Maya.
At Best Location Hotels, we showcase the best family-friendly hotels in Cancún. Hotels with water slides, splash areas, waterfalls, swimming pools, and plenty of fun for children of all ages.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
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The Newest
The luxury Nickelodeon hotel is the newest waterpark hotel added to the Cancun area. Aqua Nick is its six-acre themed waterpark surrounded by lush tropical gardens and over 500 meters of lazy rivers and slides. Aqua Nick also features Cancun’s most exciting water slides: Soak Summit, The Big Plunge, Riptide Rush, and Tubular Twist.
Melia Casa Maya Cancun
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Economical
If you are looking for a more economical waterpark hotel, Melia Casa Maya Cancun is ideal. A beachfront hotel that has everything for kids to enjoy a dream vacation in Cancun: water park with slides, direct beach access, heated outdoor pools, interactive areas, and daily activity programs for children and adults.
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
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Best water slides
The Rockaway Bay water park at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya was, until Nickelodeon arrived, the best water park in Riviera Maya. A true water park with 6 high-speed slides for adults and teens, 9 slides of different sizes for children and teens, and 8 slides for the little ones. A bit far from Cancun, but worth it. And of course, free for hotel guests.
Iberostar Selection Cancun
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Beachfront
Located 15 minutes from Cancun International Airport, Iberostar Selection Cancun is a 5-star all-inclusive hotel ideal for a family trip. Along with an outstanding culinary experience featuring Mexican and international flavors, it offers attractions for the whole family, including a children’s water park and a spa for adults.
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun
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Massive water park
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun is a premier, family-friendly resort in the Riviera Maya featuring one of the largest on-site water parks in the Caribbean, with 14 high-thrill slides, a kids’ splash pad, and two lazy rivers. The resort also offers 1,005 modern rooms, 12 restaurants, a laser tag arena, bowling alley, and supervised kids’ and teen clubs.
Planet Hollywood Cancun
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Surf simulator
Perfectly located just 45 minutes from Cancun International Airport in the exclusive Costa Mujeres area, Planet Hollywood Cancun offers white sand beaches, ancient Mayan temples, golf courses, and luxury shops. A paradise for children with a pirate-themed water park (including a pirate ship and water slides), surf simulator, and a lazy river.
Royal Solaris Cancun
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Recently renovated
The Royal Solaris Cancun is located in a prime beachfront area, featuring a small children's water park and all-inclusive amenities including unlimited meals and drinks, sports and water activities (kayak, windsurf, pedal boats), games, and dance classes. An ideal hotel in Cancun for children.
Crown Paradise Club
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Many facilities for children
Crown Paradise Club offers modern facilities for family and children’s activities: water park, mini-golf, playgrounds, spa, disco, tennis court, and a great selection of restaurants serving oriental, Mexican, French, and Italian cuisine.
Seadust Cancun Family Resort
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Many activities for children
Located on one of the best beaches in the southern area, Seadust Cancun Family Resort offers a water park, full spa, gym, beauty salon, event rooms, 11 restaurants, tennis courts, theater… everything needed for a perfect stay, whether traveling with family or as a couple.
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park
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Old hotel
All Ritmo is a highly recommended hotel for families with children, mainly because of its water park: waterfalls, slides, pools, jacuzzis… It also has other children’s areas with swings and inflatable castles, and for adults: tennis courts, soccer, and mini-golf.
Water Park Alternatives and Aquatic Experiences in Cancún
For travelers who want to complement their hotel stay with external water activities, it’s important to note that Wet’n Wild Cancún and Ventura Park are no longer operating.
Today, the best alternatives are divided between well-established theme parks, more exclusive aquatic experiences, and natural environments throughout the region.
Among the most popular options are the eco-water parks of the Riviera Maya, such as Xcaret and Xel-Há, which combine natural rivers, snorkeling, and family-friendly activities in a unique natural setting.
For those looking for calmer and more carefully curated water parks, Jungala Aqua Experience or Playa Mia Grand Beach Park (in Cozumel) offer high-quality experiences with fewer crowds.
Additionally, many travelers choose natural alternatives such as Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Tulum, or the region’s cenotes—ideal for swimming in crystal-clear waters and enjoying a different kind of aquatic experience away from traditional water parks.
Other Accommodation Options in Cancún
In addition to this selection, you can explore other accommodation options depending on the type of trip you’re planning.
Discover Affordable all-inclusive hotels in Cancún - spanish only, a practical choice if you’re looking to manage your budget.
Explore The best-located hotels in Cancún - spanish only, ideal for moving easily around the area.
Or consider Adults-only hotels in Cancún - spanish only if you prefer a quieter, adults-focused experience.